Improve Health with Qigong By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “The health benefits from Qigong and Tai Chi comes about both by supporting the body’s natural tendency to return to balance and equilibrium and also gently yet profoundly creating strength, flexibility and balance in the muscles and joints through gentle flowing movements.” – […]
Improve the Physical and Psychological State of the Elderly with Qigong Exercise By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Qi Gong is an excellent form of exercise for Seniors because of its gentle and soothing nature, anyone can do Qi Gong, regardless of age, ability, flexibility, or activity level! It is also significantly effective […]
Improve Balance in Stroke Survivors with Qigong By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “One of the main issues that a stroke survivor experiences is a problem with balance. Factors contributing to this issue include vision impairments, unbalanced inner-ear equilibrium, or physical weakness on one side of the body. This is where tai chi […]
Improve Adult Onset Diabetes with Qigong By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “After 12 weeks, the qigong patients had lowered their fasting blood glucose and their levels of self-reported stress and improved their insulin resistance. The gentle exercise group also brought down blood glucose levels, though somewhat less…and lowered stress.” – BottomLine […]
Increase Brain Matter and Memory in Aging with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Tai Chi can be used as exercise to improve the body, as well as reversing the natural tendency for the brain to shrink with age.” – Functional Aging Institute The aging process involves a systematic […]
Improve Arthritis with Qigong By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Qigong techniques are simple and do not need to be carried out precisely to bring about its great benefits. Qigong practice is known for preventing disease, strengthening immunity and producing better health and well-being. However it is under-appreciated, even in China, that Qigong […]
Reduce Mild Aging Cognitive Decline with Yogic Meditation By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “The healthier and more active one’s lifestyle, the more likely he or she will maintain cognitive performance over time. And meditation may be a key ingredient for ensuring brain health and maintaining good mental performance.” – Grace Bullock […]
Improve Health with Tai Chi or Qigong By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “The health benefits from Qigong and Tai Chi comes about both by supporting the body’s natural tendency to return to balance and equilibrium and also gently yet profoundly creating strength, flexibility and balance in the muscles and joints through gentle […]
Strengthen the Brain to Prevent Aging Cognitive Decline with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Another great benefit of Tai Chi is that it’s accessible to people of all ages and fitness abilities. It’s the focus on the subtle movements that exercise the brain and boost cognitive abilities.” – Karl Romain […]
Improve the Aging Brain’s Cognition with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “there is a small but growing body of evidence that regular meditation really can slow ageing – at least at the cellular level.” – James Kingsland Human life is one of constant change. We revel in our increases in physical and […]